After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1084

Why was he wasting time with all these talks? Wouldn’t it be better to get straight to the point?

Gavin easily read the impatience in her eyes.

He remained silent for a moment before shifting his gaze away from her.

Jolie frowned, confused by his reaction. What was he thinking?

After a long pause, Gavin stood and walked toward the door. Jolie followed him out of the theater room.

The living room lights were bright, casting a warm glow over the space.

Gavin, now wearing a gray robe, his broad shoulders, and long legs effortlessly exuding authority, strode toward the liquor cabinet.

He opened the glass doors, pulled out a bottle, and poured himself a small glass of wine. Taking a slow sip, he leaned against the counter with an air of ease.

Jolie didn’t push him further. She had come to understand he operated on his own terms and at his own pace.

"Miss Quin, what’s on your mind?" he asked suddenly.

"Excuse me?" Jolie blinked, startled by the unexpected question. "What do you mean?"

His sudden inquiry threw her off, leaving her uncertain of his intentions.

Holding the glass in one hand, Gavin leaned against the bar, his dark eyes fixed on her. "Are you planning to marry Ian Moore?"

The question made Jolie’s brows knit tightly together. "Mr. Cooper, what do you mean by that? Are you investigating me?"

Gavin raised the glass and drained the remaining wine in one motion. Then he set the glass aside and stepped closer to her, his imposing presence closing the gap between them.

"If you’re going to arrange a marriage, why look so far afield when a perfectly good option is right in front of you?"

Jolie stood her ground, meeting his gaze steadily. "Because I don’t like what’s in front of me.”

"Oh?" Gavin arched a brow, his tone laced with intrigue. "But from what I’ve seen, your family seems quite satisfied."

It was as if everything was playing out exactly as he had planned.

That suffocating sense of being manipulated washed over her again, making her stomach tighten in unease.